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Research suggests healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Could the good fats contained in nuts and fish help to reduce the course of potentially lethal lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and so delay the need for lung transplants?
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Increased monitoring needed to prevent lung disease in coal miners: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The study has found that crystalline silica, a component of coal mine dust, was found in the lungs of coal miners which causes severe and irreversible lung scarring.
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Abnormal sleep patterns impact lung health: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A study has found that abnormal sleep patterns disrupt the body's natural biological clock and have been linked to lung health issues.
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Air pollution linked to worse outcomes for patients with lung disease: Stu
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Pittsburgh [US], October 17 (ANI): People with lung disease are more likely to die if they live in areas with higher levels of air pollution composed of chemicals associated with industrial sources and vehicular traffic, according to new research by scientists.
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Study reveals ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessm
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Researchers have developed a technique that uses ultrasound to provide non-invasive assessments of pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary edema. The technique has been shown to both quantify lung scarring and detect lung fluid in rats. A study on pulmonary edema
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